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This historical map of Kent, Ohio is included in the Sanborn Map Collection in ÍøÆØÃÅ Libraries.

Heads Up, History Buffs: Most of ÍøÆØÃÅ’s Sanborn Maps Are Now in the Public Domain

A treasure trove of historical Ohio maps that ÍøÆØÃÅ digitized about five years ago has recently become part of the public domain, making them free for anyone to use.

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Art items at the KSU Surplus Store

New Location, Same Mission and Exceptional Bargains

The KSU Surplus Store opened on East Main Street in September of 2023. It recently moved to a new location – on campus in the vacant College of Business Administration Building. The new location offers single-floor shopping and easier access for students and faculty. 

Tags: Organizational Sustainability , University Facilities Management , Community Impact , Community & Society , University News

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2025 100 Plates wellness discussion

100 Plates: Empowering Wellness in Community

Reflecting on the words of prominent figures in history can present opportunities to discover new perspectives and have important discussions surrounding social issues. This is exactly what happened at the 100 Plates: Empowering Wellness in Beloved Community event organized by the Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Events Committee. 

Tags: Community & Society , Student Life

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Nursing White Coat Ceremony 2025

IN A FLASH: Caring Hands

The White Coat Ceremony marks the beginning of a nursing students clinical rotation and reinforces their commitment to compassionate care. 

Tags: Community Impact , Health care , ÍøÆØÃÅ College of Nursing , Community & Society

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What Housing Will Your Dollar Get You in Kent?

Every year, thousands of ÍøÆØÃÅ students navigate the off-campus housing market. As a college town, Kent has no shortage of options. But what should students expect? The search for student housing can be overwhelming if you don’t know where to start. Luckily, ÍøÆØÃÅ Today has done some legwork for you.  

Tags: Community & Society , Student Life , Students First

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Black History Month 2025

It Started Here: ÍøÆØÃÅ to Celebrate 55th Anniversary of Black History Month

ÍøÆØÃÅ will mark the 55th anniversary of Black History Month in February and celebrate its founding by the student organization Black United Students.

Tags: Student Life , Community & Society , Nationally Distinctive , Community Impact

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Call for Photos - Sculpture

IN A FLASH: See YOUR Photo Here!

Anyone can submit a photo for ÍøÆØÃÅ Today's "IN A FLASH" photo feature! Submitted photos should be clear, high-resolution images and have a connection to ÍøÆØÃÅ. 

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Grace Puin

Student Makes History Leading Parkinson's Speech Therapy

Grace Puin excels at getting Parkinsons patients to speak and swallow with intent. She’s so good in fact that Parkinson Voice Project, a nonprofit organization that helps people with Parkinson’s all over the world, invited her to host one of its online SPEAK OUT! Home Practice Sessions.

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Kent Roosevelt Chemistry Visit

IN A FLASH: Kent Roosevelt Visits Campus

ÍøÆØÃÅ's Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry welcomed students from Kent Roosevelt High School for a day of information sessions, demonstrations and tours of the university's state-of-the-art learning spaces. 

Tags: Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry , Community & Society , Community Impact , High School Students

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Police on bikes patrol campus during the 2024 Eclipse

ÍøÆØÃÅ Police: Credibility and Consistency Are ‘Part of Our DNA’

The ÍøÆØÃÅ Police Department received its 10th consecutive reaccreditation in November 2024 after consistently exceeding the standards set by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, a third-party accreditation agency. 

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